as in hairstyles
a style or arrangement of hair
he hopes the new haircut will make him look more mature for the job interview
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Recent Examples of haircuts
These were days for doctors’ appointments, haircuts, long lunches, coming in late and leaving early.
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Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
That means even giving up haircuts for a while.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Offers poured in, including meals, haircuts and even a bike.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
People now have kids' haircuts into their mid twenties, and that’s just embarrassing for everyone.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Attendees can take advantage of free health screenings, interactive vendors, children’s entertainment, medical equipment demonstrations, giveaways, raffles, free haircuts and guest speakers in a family-friendly environment.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Popular spring haircuts include mini fringe, textured collarbone cuts, and asymmetrical lobs.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
An InStyle editor shares 21 fine hair-friendly haircuts to inspire your next trip to the salon.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Aw, the boys are being taken to get haircuts.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
That means even giving up haircuts for a while.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Offers poured in, including meals, haircuts and even a bike.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
People now have kids' haircuts into their mid twenties, and that’s just embarrassing for everyone.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Attendees can take advantage of free health screenings, interactive vendors, children’s entertainment, medical equipment demonstrations, giveaways, raffles, free haircuts and guest speakers in a family-friendly environment.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Popular spring haircuts include mini fringe, textured collarbone cuts, and asymmetrical lobs.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
An InStyle editor shares 21 fine hair-friendly haircuts to inspire your next trip to the salon.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Aw, the boys are being taken to get haircuts.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haircuts
Noun
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Celebs were all about the bow a few years ago, with stars like Cardi B and Zendaya adding bows to their various hairstyles.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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Photos in the Duchess of Sussex's post showed that Princess Lilibet had her red hair pulled back in a low relaxed bun, which has long been one of Meghan's signature hairstyles.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Create a Sim with clothes, jewelry, and hairdos).—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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In addition to wandering tourists, expect to see theater crew, set designers, actors, and matronly sensei in pastel kimonos and big, pinned up hairdos haunting the vicinity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hundreds of teachers are being non-reappointed due to budget cuts, creating uncertainty for educators, students, and families.—
Clinton McCracken,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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The budget the mayor proposed last month included cuts to several services, including $11 million from arts and culture and reductions to funding for parks, libraries and youth services.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Haircuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haircuts. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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